Clinical Trials at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
As of August 2026, 49 paid clinical trials are recruiting at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, located at 1000 N WESTMORELAND RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1658, phone (847) 234-5600 in Lake Forest, Illinois. Active studies at this site cover conditions such as Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8 and Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Compensation typically covers time, travel, and study visits — most studies also offer study-related medical care at no cost to participants.
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49 clinical trials at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
·Clear filters·Evaluating the Addition of Adjuvant Chemotherapy to Ovarian Function Suppression Plus Endocrine Therapy in Premenopausal Patients With pN0-1, ER-Positive/HER2-Negative Breast Cancer and an Oncotype Recurrence Score Less Than or Equal to 25
Colon Adjuvant Chemotherapy Based on Evaluation of Residual Disease
Pembrolizumab vs. Observation in People With Triple-negative Breast Cancer Who Had a Pathologic Complete Response After Chemotherapy Plus Pembrolizumab
ShortStop-HER2: 12 Months vs. 6 Months of HER2-targeted Medications for People With HER2+ Breast Cancer Who Had a Pathologic Complete Response After Chemotherapy Plus Trastuzumab
Testing Early Treatment for Patients With High-Risk Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) or Small Lymphocytic Leukemia (SLL), EVOLVE CLL/SLL Study
Osimertinib With or Without Bevacizumab as Initial Treatment for Patients With EGFR-Mutant Lung Cancer
Adding an Immunotherapy Drug, MEDI4736 (Durvalumab), to the Usual Chemotherapy Treatment (Paclitaxel, Cyclophosphamide, and Doxorubicin) for Stage II-III Breast Cancer
Testing the Addition of Chemotherapy or Chemo-Immunotherapy to the Usual Surgery for Advanced Head and Neck Cancer
Testing the Role of DNA Released From Tumor Cells Into the Blood in Guiding the Use of Immunotherapy After Surgical Removal of the Bladder, Kidney, Ureter, and Urethra for Urothelial Cancer Treatment, MODERN Study
Testing Higher Dose Radiation Therapy for Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Testing the Addition of the Anti-Cancer Drug Tivozanib to Immunotherapy (Pembrolizumab) After Surgery to Remove All Known Sites of Kidney Cancer
A Study to Compare Two Surgical Procedures in Individuals With BRCA1 Mutations to Assess Reduced Risk of Ovarian Cancer
E-Mindfulness Approaches for Living After Breast Cancer
Targeted Therapy Directed by Genetic Testing in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced or Advanced Solid Tumors, The ComboMATCH Screening Trial
Testing the Addition of Stereotactic Radiation Therapy With Immune Therapy for the Treatment of Patients With Unresectable or Metastatic Renal Cell Cancer, SAMURAI Trial
Adding Nivolumab to Usual Treatment for People With Advanced Stomach or Esophageal Cancer, PARAMUNE Trial
MYELOMATCH: A Screening Study to Assign People With Myeloid Cancer to a Treatment Study or Standard of Care Treatment Within myeloMATCH (MyeloMATCH Screening Trial)
Study of Targeted Therapy vs. Chemotherapy in Patients With Thyroid Cancer
BiCaZO: A Study Combining Two Immunotherapies (Cabozantinib and Nivolumab) to Treat Patients With Advanced Melanoma or Squamous Cell Head and Neck Cancer, an immunoMATCH Pilot Study
Immunotherapy After Surgery for People Who Have No Remaining Cancer Cells After Standard Treatment for Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, INSIGHT Trial
Combining Immunotherapy and Radiation Therapy to Help Patients Avoid Bladder Removal After Treatment Shrinks Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, BRIGHT Trial
Venetoclax and HMA Treatment of Older and Unfit Adults With FLT3 Mutated Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) (A MyeloMATCH Treatment Trial)
Testing the Addition of an IDH2 Inhibitor, Enasidenib, to Usual Treatment (Cedazuridine-Decitabine) for Higher-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) With IDH2 Mutation (A MyeloMATCH Treatment Trial)
Triptorelin for the Prevention of Ovarian Damage in Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer
Comparing New Treatments for People With Newly Diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia That Has an IDH2 Gene Change (A MyeloMATCH Treatment Trial)
Measuring if Immunotherapy Plus Chemotherapy is Better Than Chemotherapy Alone for Patients With Aggressive Poorly Differentiated Sarcomas
Testing the Addition of an Anti-Cancer Drug, Cabozantinib to the Immunotherapy Drug Cemiplimab (REGN2810), in Adolescents and Adults With Advanced Adrenocortical Cancer
Lung-MAP: A Master Screening Protocol for Previously-Treated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Testing the Effectiveness of a Combination Targeted Therapy (ViPOR) for Patients With Relapsed and/or Refractory Aggressive B-cell Lymphoma
Comparing Combinations of Targeted Drugs for Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer That Has EGFR and MET Gene Changes (A Lung-MAP Treatment Trial)
Testing the Addition of Immunotherapy Before Surgery for Patients With Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma
Testing the Addition of BMS-986016 (Relatlimab) to the Usual Immunotherapy After Initial Treatment for Recurrent or Metastatic Nasopharyngeal Cancer
Radiotherapy to Block Oligoprogression In Metastatic Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
De-Escalation of Breast Radiation Trial for Hormone Sensitive, HER-2 Negative, Oncotype Recurrence Score Less Than or Equal to 18 Breast Cancer (DEBRA)
Adding the Immunotherapy Drug Cemiplimab to Usual Treatment for People With Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Who Had Previous Treatment With Platinum Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy (An Expanded Lung-MAP Treatment Trial)
Targeted Treatment for Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer That Has a MET Exon 14 Skipping Gene Change (An Expanded Lung-MAP Treatment Trial)
Targeted Treatment for Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer That Has Increased Copies of the MET Gene (An Expanded Lung-MAP Treatment Trial)
Using Biomarker Tests to Select and Test New, Personalized Treatments for Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer, PRISM Study
Prospective Non-Interventional Study Comparing Osimertinib +/- Chemotherapy for EGFR-Mutated NSCLC Patients
Common conditions studied in Lake Forest
- Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8 (5 active studies)
- Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8 (4 active studies)
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (3 active studies)
- Anatomic Stage IIIA Breast Cancer AJCC v8 (3 active studies)
- Clinical Stage III HPV-Mediated (p16-Positive) Oropharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8 (3 active studies)
- Recurrent Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma (3 active studies)
Leading research sponsors in Lake Forest
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- SWOG Cancer Research Network
- NRG Oncology
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
- Northwestern University
Frequently asked questions
How many paid clinical trials are currently recruiting in Lake Forest?
There are approximately 54 recruiting clinical trials in Lake Forest, Illinois listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.
Do clinical trials in Lake Forest pay participants?
Most recruiting trials in Lake Forest compensate participants for their time, travel, and study visits. Compensation varies by sponsor, study phase, and visit requirements — the exact amount is disclosed by the study team during the informed consent process.
Who can participate in a clinical trial in Lake Forest?
Eligibility depends on the specific study. Each trial defines its own inclusion criteria (age, diagnosis, medical history, prior treatments) and exclusion criteria. Both patients with specific conditions and healthy volunteers can qualify, depending on the study design.
What conditions are most commonly studied in Lake Forest?
The most common conditions under active study in Lake Forest include Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8 (5), Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8 (4), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (3), Anatomic Stage IIIA Breast Cancer AJCC v8 (3), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.
Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Lake Forest?
Yes. Healthy-volunteer studies — often early-phase pharmacology or vaccine trials — recruit in Lake Forest on an ongoing basis. Use the "Healthy volunteers only" filter above to view trials that accept participants without the study's target condition.
How do I enroll in a clinical trial in Lake Forest?
Click any study title above to see the full study record, including eligibility criteria, visit schedule, and the study team's contact information. Reach out to the central contact or recruiting site directly — they will guide you through screening and informed consent.
Where can I take part in paid clinical trials in Lake Forest?
Recruiting research sites in Lake Forest include Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Lake Forest, among others. Each site lists its open studies and contact information on the study record above — call or email the site coordinator to ask about screening for a specific protocol.
What kinds of studies are recruiting in Lake Forest right now?
The largest active categories in Lake Forest are Cancer & tumors (46), Mental health & behavior (2), Neurology & pain (1). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.
What is the address of Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital?
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital is located at 1000 N WESTMORELAND RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-1658. Use the Google Maps link in the intro above to get directions.
How do I contact Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital?
You can reach Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital by phone at (847) 234-5600. For questions about a specific trial, use the study coordinator contact listed on the individual study record — click any trial title above to open it.